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Shalimar, FL (On-Site/Office)
Job Description:
The team is seeking a Penetration Tester to support the 48th Cyber Space Test Squadron, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force at Eglin AFB, Florida. This role involves conducting security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions for Air Force and Space Force systems.
If you enjoy fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments and are eager to learn new technologies, this is a great opportunity to grow your cybersecurity career. You'll gain hands-on experience, on-the-job training, and mentorship from a highly skilled team with certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, OSWE, OSWA, OSED, OSCE, GCIH, GPEN, and GWAP.
We're looking for candidates with a strong cyber background and experience in penetration testing, Kali Linux, and common testing tools. Additional experience with vulnerability analysis, network/security engineering, protocols, scripting or programming languages, and technologies like Windows, Linux, Unix, Cisco, databases, virtualization, containers, or cloud platforms is a plus. One or more relevant certifications are preferred. Responsibilities may include both compliance and penetration testing, depending on your skillset.
When executing test events, work hours can be extended and may vary. Test events are typically 1-2 weeks in length. Travel requirements are typically 1 week per month but varies.
This position provides cybersecurity support directly to the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL. This support includes the following:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Experience:
One of the following combinations of education and experience:
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
The team is seeking a Penetration Tester to support the 48th Cyber Space Test Squadron, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force at Eglin AFB, Florida. This role involves conducting security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions for Air Force and Space Force systems.
If you enjoy fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments and are eager to learn new technologies, this is a great opportunity to grow your cybersecurity career. You'll gain hands-on experience, on-the-job training, and mentorship from a highly skilled team with certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, OSWE, OSWA, OSED, OSCE, GCIH, GPEN, and GWAP.
We're looking for candidates with a strong cyber background and experience in penetration testing, Kali Linux, and common testing tools. Additional experience with vulnerability analysis, network/security engineering, protocols, scripting or programming languages, and technologies like Windows, Linux, Unix, Cisco, databases, virtualization, containers, or cloud platforms is a plus. One or more relevant certifications are preferred. Responsibilities may include both compliance and penetration testing, depending on your skillset.
When executing test events, work hours can be extended and may vary. Test events are typically 1-2 weeks in length. Travel requirements are typically 1 week per month but varies.
This position provides cybersecurity support directly to the 48th Cyberspace Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL. This support includes the following:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct independent penetration testing, data collection, test automation, and reporting
- Develop test tools and strategies for cybersecurity testing in DOD
- Perform system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities
- Execute hands-on testing which include significant technical skills with multiple operating systems. (Windows, Linux, Unix, IOS (network)) as well as software/databases (SQL Server, Oracle)
- Provide technical guidance and expertise to test teams
- Document and communicate test results effectively to technical and non-technical user groups in written and oral formats
- Significant knowledge of Windows and Linux (including Kali) Operating Systems
Required Experience:
One of the following combinations of education and experience:
- Technical BS Degree and 3-10 years of applicable experience.
- Applicable Associates Degree and a minimum of 7-11 years of applicable technical
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and a minimum of 9-15 years of applicable technical experience
- Current and active DoD SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret - (Single Scope Background Investigation). U.S. Citizenship
- Experience using modern penetration testing tools and methods
- Ability to identify and exploit web application vulnerabilities
- Analytical skills and problem-solving skills
- Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision
- Ability to work effectively in small and large team settings to solve complex problems
- Must be able to obtain DOD 8570 IAT Level 3 certification (CASP, CISSP, etc.) and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) Analyst - Certified (CEH, GCIH, etc) within 6 months of hire, and maintain certification throughout employment.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Active DoD Top-Secret clearance highly desired
- Experience performing penetration test events
- Knowledge of source code vulnerability analysis
- Knowledge of network security/engineering
- Knowledge of common wired and wireless network protocol structures
- Experience using interpreted languages (Python, Ruby, JavaScript, PHP, etc.).
- Knowledge of compiled languages (C, C++, Assembly, Java, etc.)
- Current DOD 8570 IAT Level 3 certification (CASP, CISSP, etc.) and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) Analyst - Certified (CEH, GCIH, etc) highly desired
- Certifications: OSCP, OSEP, OSWA, OSWE, OSED, OSCE, GCIH, GPEN, and/or GWAP
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